As a prescriber of medications, use these resources to learn how you can reduce opioid misuse, educate patients about the addictive qualities and prevent prescription opioid diversion.
Prevent opioid misuse
Learn the latest best practices for opioid prescribing and monitoring.
Help tackle the opioid crisis
Download the new acute pediatric pain management guideline and chairside guides.
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Learn how to combat opioid abuse with our series of webinars and resources.
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Printable checklist to share with patients about their pain management plan.
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Information for patients to learn the risks and find resources and support.
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Quick reference with concise, current information about drugs prescribed by dentists.
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Discussing Safe Prescription Opioid Use
The ADA's chairside pain management checklist guides conversations on proper opioid use, safety, storage, and disposal.
DEA Opioid Prescribing Webinars
Meet your CE hours under the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act with help from these ADA courses in collaboration with the DEA.
Part 1: Get an overview of the opioid crisis in the U.S. and current drugs of concern.
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Part 2: Understand DEA record keeping regulations, inspections and sanctions.
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Part 3: Learn what the DEA expects when prescribing controlled substances.
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Opioid Chairside Conversation Tips
Tips for communicating with your patient about their opioid prescription.